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🔐 Welcome to Ledger.com/Start — Your Gateway to Crypto Security 🚀

Congratulations on taking the first step toward true ownership of your crypto! 🎉 Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned investor, setting up your Ledger hardware wallet is a major milestone in your journey toward financial sovereignty.

With your Ledger Nano X or Ledger Nano S Plus in hand, you’re minutes away from securing your assets with the most trusted hardware wallet on the market. And this page — Ledger.com/start — is your all-in-one guide to get up and running.

We’ll walk you through:

  • 🔧 Setting up your Ledger device
  • 💻 Installing and using Ledger Live
  • 🛡️ Understanding your 24-word recovery phrase
  • 🪙 Adding crypto accounts
  • 📲 Buying, swapping, and staking assets
  • 🖼️ Managing NFTs and accessing Web3
  • ✅ Staying safe with best practices
  • 📚 Exploring support and educational resources

Let’s dive in. Your crypto. Your control. Let’s make it official. 🧠

🛍️ Step 1: Unbox Your Ledger Wallet 📦

Inside your Ledger Nano X or Nano S Plus box, you should see:

  • 🔒 Your Ledger device
  • 📘 Getting Started card
  • 🔌 USB cable (Type-C or Micro)
  • 🧾 Recovery phrase cards
  • 🧽 Keychain or accessories (optional)

Before anything else: make sure the box is sealed and tamper-proof. If something feels off, stop and contact Ledger Support.

✅ Tip: Ledger never includes a pre-written recovery phrase. If you see one, do not use the device.

💻 Step 2: Go to Ledger.com/Start

Head to Ledger.com/start on your trusted desktop or mobile browser. This is the only official onboarding portal from Ledger.

Here’s what you'll find:

  • Download links for Ledger Live
  • Firmware setup guides
  • Video walkthroughs
  • Device comparison & product help
  • Access to support & FAQs
⚠️ Security First: Only use the official Ledger site. Bookmark it. Don’t trust third-party links or QR codes.

📲 Step 3: Download Ledger Live

Ledger Live is the all-in-one app that lets you manage crypto, install apps, buy/sell assets, track your portfolio, and connect to Web3 — all backed by your hardware wallet.

Download it for:

  • 💻 Windows / macOS / Linux
  • 📱 iOS / Android

🔗 Download: Ledger Live

Once installed, open the app and choose:

  • Set up as new device if you're new
  • Restore from recovery phrase if you're migrating from another Ledger

🔧 Step 4: Initialize Your Ledger Device

Time to bring your hardware wallet to life!

🧠 Set up your Ledger device:

  1. 🔢 Choose a secure PIN code (4–8 digits)
  2. 🧾 Write down your 24-word recovery phrase on the provided cards
  3. ✅ Confirm the words on your device
🛡️ Your 24-word phrase is your vault key. If you lose it, no one—not even Ledger—can recover your funds.

DO NOT:

  • ❌ Store it digitally
  • ❌ Take a picture of it
  • ❌ Share it with anyone

🪙 Step 5: Add Crypto Accounts

After your device is initialized, open Ledger Live and go to:

➡️ Accounts → Add Account
 Choose the asset you want to manage — BTC, ETH, SOL, ADA, etc.

Ledger Live will:

  • 🔌 Install the required blockchain app to your device
  • 🔐 Pair the account securely
  • 🧾 Sync your wallet balances and history

Repeat for each coin/token you hold.

💸 Step 6: Buy, Sell & Swap Crypto

Ledger Live partners with trusted providers like MoonPay, Coinify, Transak, and Ramp to enable in-app purchases and swaps — directly to your wallet!

🛒 Buy crypto:

  • Pay with 💳 credit/debit card, 🏦 bank transfer, or Apple Pay
  • Assets are delivered straight to your Ledger address

🔁 Swap crypto:

Use integrations with Changelly, Paraswap, and others to swap securely without ever leaving the app. No centralized exchange needed!

💡 You maintain full control. Every transaction is verified and signed on your Ledger device.

📈 Step 7: Track Your Portfolio Like a Pro

Ledger Live gives you a crystal-clear view of your assets:

  • 📊 Live prices and charts
  • 💼 Total portfolio value (in your local fiat)
  • 📁 Multiple accounts and tokens
  • 📆 Full transaction history

Organize your holdings, monitor gains, and stay ahead of market trends — all from one dashboard.

🪙 Step 8: Earn Rewards with Staking

Want to put your crypto to work? Ledger Live makes staking easy — and secure.

Supported tokens:

  • ETH 🔥
  • Polkadot (DOT) 🌐
  • Tezos (XTZ) 📡
  • Cosmos (ATOM) 🌌
  • Tron (TRX) ⚡
  • Algorand (ALGO) 🧠

You simply choose your validator, confirm on your device, and start earning.

🎉 Rewards show up directly in Ledger Live. No need to use risky third-party services.

🎨 Step 9: Manage NFTs with Confidence

Ledger Live is your secure gallery for Ethereum and Polygon NFTs.

  • 👀 View NFT artwork
  • 🔁 Send and receive NFTs
  • 🔐 Sign transactions securely on your Ledger device

Whether you're into PFPs, game assets, or 1-of-1 art pieces — they belong to you, not an app or exchange.

✨ Coming soon: Solana NFT support and more multichain integrations!

🌐 Step 10: Explore DeFi and Web3 (Securely)

With the Ledger Extension, you can connect your wallet to:

  • 🧪 Uniswap
  • 🖼️ OpenSea
  • 💰 Aave
  • 🌉 Bridges like Stargate & Hop
  • 📈 Yield aggregators like Yearn, Beefy, and Zapper

Unlike hot wallets, every action is verified and signed on your device. You stay in control — always.

🔐 Security Tips to Live By

With great freedom comes great responsibility. Protect your crypto with these golden rules:

✅ Only download Ledger Live from ledger.com
 ✅ Keep your 24-word recovery phrase offline and hidden
 ✅ Enable password lock in Ledger Live
 ✅ Verify every transaction on your device screen
 ✅ Don’t use your wallet on shared/public computers
 ✅ Stay alert for fake Ledger websites or support scams

💬 Need Help? We’ve Got You Covered

At any point, if you're unsure or stuck — Ledger Support is here to guide you.

🧠 Explore:

✉️ You can also contact the support team directly from within Ledger Live!

🤝 You Own It Now — Literally.

Welcome to the world of self-custody. No more asking permission. No more frozen accounts. No more “not your keys, not your coins.”

With Ledger, you’ve chosen a path of empowerment, independence, and security. 💪

From here, you can:

  • HODL Bitcoin safely 🔐
  • Stake Ethereum and earn 📈
  • Explore DeFi and NFTs 🎨
  • Track your net worth live 💼
  • Sleep better knowing you’re protected 🛡️

🧭 Final Checklist

Before you go, make sure you’ve done the following:

✅ Downloaded Ledger Live from the official site
 ✅ Set up your device and secured your recovery phrase
 ✅ Added crypto accounts
 ✅ Bought or transferred your assets
 ✅ Explored portfolio, staking, and NFTs
 ✅ Reviewed security tips
 ✅ Joined the Ledger Academy to keep learning

🚀 Ready? Let’s Get Started.

🔗 Visit Ledger.com/start to begin your journey. The world of secure crypto ownership is just a few clicks away.